The DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG) is a grant that allows you to attend any public institution in the nation as if you're a resident of the school's state. You pay the low in-state tuition and the grant pays the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 a year. With a maximum of 5 award years that can amount to a lifetime of $50,000, this grant makes affordable college tuition a reality.
You can also use TAG to attend private post-secondary institutions in the metropolitan area and any historically Black college or university (HBCU) in the nation. A $2,500 grant is available per year for a maximum of 5 award years. That can amount to 12,500 in savings.
Whos eligible
You must currently be a DC resident and have lived in the District of Columbia for at least 12 months prior to the beginning of your freshman year of college.
You must plan to or be currently enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or certificate program.
More about this program.